The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-18
1.-THE LADY OF LORNE"
Is REALLY GETTING READY TO
SUE FOR A DIVORCE,
Which, If Dame RumOr Is to Be Be-
lleVed, Ought TO Have Been
Granted Long Ago.

New York, February VA dis.
patch from Ottawa says tbs uuou
cement which comes from Eogland by
cable that the Princess Louise is seek
irg divorce from Lord Lorne, caused
very little surprise 10 those here who
were in any way familiar with their
domestic relations during the time
Lord Lorne occuoied Rdeau Hall as
Governor General of the Dominica.
To those who visited government
houses, no matter whsther to dinner,
to a ball, or a toboggsning party,
the same strained relations
between the Princess and
her consort were apparent. Seldom, if
ever, was tia Marquis seen in the
company of the Princess, and when
by chance they came together, he,
poor fellow, as his lady admirers used
to Say, was made to feel his inferior
social pos ton. 1t is rad that it re.
qulr.d all the tact of his good mother
in.lsw, the Queen, to keep peace
and prevent an open rUp ure
in the noble house of Argyll.
Considering this, and the fact that
LONE had always the reputa-
ton of taking all the epj jynent out
f TIE world he c'uld FIND, it is hardly
Il matter OF wonder that he should
lOoE for pleasure and amusement be.
yond the precincts Of the government
house. Tue hail had no attraction
fot MIN and ha dly a day passed thas
he did not drive ito the country,
sometimes alone, sometimes with ons
of his suite, to pass away the time,
which evidently bore heavily upon
him. That he admired a pretty woman
is generally Acknowledged, and in the
selection OF his few lady aCquaintances
here, he certainly displayed good
taste. He WIS bat human and like
mast Of his sex, without any reflection
on the noble house of Argyll, he en-
loved what the ladies would call a
harmless Irritation. This recalls an
incident which occurred during his
%sojourn at Ottawa. An attractive and
extremely fascinating young lady,
among others, was invited to the gov
eminent house. She was a great
linguist, thoroughly educated, and
would shine ia any society. The
failure in business of her father, who
is said to have resided in Western
Ontario, rendered it necessary for her
to earn her own livelihood, which she
at fist did as a governess. However,
once having gained the entree to
Rideau Hall, she became a frequent
visitor, lsvishihg her smiles on Lord
LorDe until, as she would have bel
friends believe, she had completely
mesmerized him. She showed to hel
friends letters purporliDg to come from
the Governor General. Naturally the
affair caused considerable talk among
the gossips and the stories that were
passed about of her frequent visits
to the Hall would fill a volume. One
evening just as Lord Lorne and suite
were about leaving the railway station
to be absent from the capital for sew
eral months, a telegraph boy rushed
to the platform with a note for thu
Marquis, enclosed in an envelope useC
by the telegraph company. This nott
was from the fascinating youni
lady. 1t was Immediately handed
to the superintendent Of Police
who was at the rail way station
Some said it was an attempt a
blackmail; Others had another theory
but no one knows exactly what III
purport was, as no further action wa
taken. 1t is sisted here today tina
should the suit for divorce be PRESSED
to en- issue several important wit
nesses will be summoned from OttswI
to hive evidence in the case.